About

Markay Johnson, it might be said, took to heart what the great British critic and social commentator of the Victorian Age, John Ruskin wrote in 1849, “When we build, let us think that we build forever.” When Markay Johnson builds, it is a work of art.

Markay Johnson Construction works as a design build General Contractor, with over 30 years’ experience in commercial, retail, and custom high-end residential construction. He is one of the countries elite custom home builders and his client list is impressive.

At Markay Johnson Construction, the goal is to provide custom homes that reflect the owner’s personality and lifestyle. Client acknowledgements give inspiring reasons to use Markay’s services. Salt Lake businessman and Jazz owner Larry Miller tells of his experience with the company, “I get asked frequently, if the project turned out as well as I had planned. My answer is always, ‘even better than I’d ever dreamed.’ Former CEO of American Store’s Vic Lund adds, “Markay selects and monitors only high quality subcontractors and expects them to perform to his standards. The greatest vote of confidence you can give a contractor is to use him again. We have used Markay several times and intend to use him again to build our home in Park City.”

Markay Johnson is more than an artist. His diverse background in structural engineering, construction management and a flair for the finest details in residential and commercial craftsmanship have earned him the respect of clients and peers alike. In fact the Greater Salt Lake Homebuilder’s Association has recognized his work achieving repeated accolades and awards from a wide range of industry watch groups. When asked about his company’s philosophy, Markay relates, “We take customers ideas and dreams to create plans and budgets to accomplish their desires.”

Elementz Salon

Porto Bani

Watersmark

Arroyo Regal

Lots and Homes

Bear Hills

Northbridge Lot 220

Northbridge Lot 213

Olive Tree

Testimonials

“During the selection process we found Markay Johnson Construction to be completely transparent in terms of pricing. Once our project started, we were really able to appreciate Markays ability to handle large projects – he met with us regularly and gave us a heads-up on downstream decisions we needed to make with plenty of lead-time. This ensured that we were able to make thoughtful decisions while keeping the project on track. We found Markay & Skylar great to work with – they were very easy to reach and dealt with every request immediately however large or small. We would highly recommend Markay Johnson Construction to any prospective client looking to build a high-quality home.”

Mr. Desai Owner

“Many thanks to Markay and Ashley and their team for helping to make our dream home even better than we had dreamed. We appreciated very much the attention to detail and the many helpful ideas. Throughout the process we would comment to ourselves how we could feel the outstanding quality and well-built nature of the home. Thanks also to Chad for his great work in following up on the final touches even after we had moved in.”

Kathy Madsen Owner

“Its with great satisfaction that we recommend the work and service of Markay Johnson Construction. Over the year that we spent building our custom home, they were always a pleasure to work with. Markay Johnson Construction combines a great attention to detail with a gift of customer service, which made the stressful undertaking of building our “dream home” much easier. At the end of the day Markay Johnson Construction and team delivered us the home we envisioned within the timeline and budget we set out.”

Mrs. Taylor Owner

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making ‘Our Dreams Come True!’ We were very fortunate to have been referred to you and your company… We especially appreciated the professional manner in which our contract has been handled. The timely billing documentation, lien waiver process and clear explanations have made this home building process a stress free experience for us. We cannot even begin to imagine what a nightmare this process could have been without your expertise…”

Gay and Brent Kennedy Owner

“I believe quality speaks for itself and would be happy to visit personally about my great experience with Markay”

Gerald Anderson Owner

“Markay Johnson Construction comes with a large portfolio of high-end custom homes across the U.S., including several in our immediate neighborhood. Markay’s work is not limited to a specific architectural style; he’s one of the most versatile builders we’ve met…Markay is extremely trustworthy, honest, and runs a very transparent business. Our project finished on schedule and budget that met our expectations.”

Dave & Laura Krane Owner

“The most beautiful house in Atherton was the assessment from a bank president after touring the house you built for us at 74 Lilac Drive… The real estate professionals who tour new houses for a living were amazed at the quality of the finish work and detailing throughout the house. They absolutely gushed about the workmanship… You have done a great job of building this house for us… You moved the project along quickly, outpacing everyone else building in the neighborhood without sacrificing any of the exceptional quality we required… Thank you for the great job done by your team… It truly is a work of art.”

Jeffrey Wise Owner

“I wanted to let you know how much we have appreciated the work that you and Ashley and your guys have done on the houses you have built for us. Each house has been truly remarkable in its quality and finish work… the house on Linden with more finish carpentry and the French Country look, looks and feels like a timeless expression of craftsmanship and care. We love how it turned out. Once again I want to thank you and Ashley, and all of your crew for the great work you’ve done…”

Jeffrey Wise Owner

“We love our new home and feel that we have been very well-served by Markay and his team… They worked diligently to keep the project on schedule, even politely pushing us at times to make decisions that needed to be made on a timely basis to keep the project on schedule… We relied on them to help us manage what seemed, at times, to be an overwhelming project; and they did not let us down… Their attention to detail, the workmanship that they brought to bear on the project and their personal interest in our satisfaction made for a very happy outcome for our family.”

David V. Crowder Owner

“One of the things that initially attracted us to Markay was his obvious attention to detail and quality. We knew from the start that Markay would build our home as if her were doing it for his closest friends or family members. Every decision was important to him…Our family has been thrilled with the home we built with Markay’s help. We recommend him and his company without hesitation or reservation. They are some of the best around and I feel confident that working with them will be a pleasure for you.”

Kim & Dan Rasband Owner

“Markay Johnson Construction recently completed a beautiful Pool/Guest house on our property in Atherton. Throughout the construction process, Markay, Skylar, Marcus and their team handled our project in a professional manner. Calls and emails were responded to quickly. Costs were reviewed thoroughly, multiple bids from subcontractors were solicited, and care was taken with our money. Markay prides himself on trying to find the best pricing and quality available. His billing system is very detailed and transparent; a refreshing change from my experience with previous contractors. The ease of our working relationship and the superb quality of workmanship delighted us the most. We are thrilled with the finished product and look forward to many years of enjoying our new pool house.

It is without hesitation that we recommend Markay Johnson Construction for your building project. If the future brings more building projects, whether on a large scale or small, we will hire Markay Johnson Construction to get the job done.”

Cynthia Sewell Owner

“Three things that impressed us most about Markay were his relentless attention to quality, his client focus and most importantly his integrity. Markay takes enormous pride in the quality of his homes. As we were selecting Markay, we toured a couple of his recent projects and could immediately feel and see clearly the extraordinary care he and his team put into their work.”

Steve Miller Owner

“The Design-Build through process that was used to build our home guaranteed that I knew what I was getting and the quality was kept at a high professional level. This process, I believe is the reason I received exactly what I expected for this unique estate…I am very pleased with our experience with Markay and I am sure that as his customer you will be also.”

James Jensen Owner

“Markay has completed three major residential projects for us. One was a very difficult and major remodel of an older residence. Markay has handled all three projects with great honesty, integrity and importantly delivered results that were of the highest quality… The greatest vote of confidence you can give a contractor is to use him again. We have used Markay three times and intend to use him to build our new home in Park City.”

Vic Lund Owner

“We love our new home and are extremely happy with the work that Markay did for us. I found working with Markay to be easy and enjoyable. His team was always professional and the work product was excellent. We are very happy with our home and would highly recommend Markay as a builder.”

Kathy Downing Owner

“It has been a pleasure not only to work with Markay, but also to deal with his subcontractors and suppliers… the quality of workmanship has far exceeded our expectations. Markay’s personal attention to detail in every facet of the home set him apart from other builders… Markay’s performance and commitment to quality clearly warrant this letter of recommendation. I believe Markay Johnson to be of the finest character and I can recommend him without hesitation to build your home.”

Jeff Spangler Owner

“As you know we spent Christmas in a Midway winter wonderland! Everywhere we looked we saw beauty. Outside it was beautiful… a fresh blanket of snow every day. Inside it was of course beautiful… a Markay and Ashley creation! Thank you all once more for creating such a wonderful family home. Special memories there have already begun.”

Sherron Kendrick Owner

“Markay Johnson and his team have done an outstanding job in the quality of the work and service performed… Markay is always looking out for our interests and treats us as his most important customer. We always receive excellent work for the price. We appreciate his attention to detail and workmanship…It is a pleasure to work with Markay, and we know he will always deliver an excellent result.”

Chen & Victoria Wang Owner

“The quality of work speaks for itself and is one of the primary reasons we chose to work with Markay. He consistently cares about detail from the very beginning of construction to the fine points at the end. We learned that Markay would never allow anything less than perfect to have his name on it…Now, as people come through our finished home, they comment not only on the beauty of the house by the obvious attention to detail in its construction.”

Eric & Lisa Lindquist Owner

“I get asked frequently if the project turned out as well as I had planned. My answer is always, ‘even better than I’d ever dreamed’. This is due in large measure to the competence of both your design people and your construction crew. Markay Johnson simply stated brought the finished project home on time, on budget with better finished quality than I’d dared to hope for.”